[Tropical] Hurricane Local Statement
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Hurricane Michael Local Statement Advisory Number 13
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA AL142018
545 PM EDT Tue Oct 9 2018
This product covers NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA
Major Hurricane Michael approaching the Florida Panhandle. Expected to
impact portions of central and east Georgia late Wednesday into
Thursday.
NEW INFORMATION
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* CHANGES TO WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- The Tropical Storm Watch has been upgraded to a Tropical Storm
Warning for Bibb, Bleckley, Chattahoochee, Crawford, Emanuel,
Glascock, Houston, Jefferson, Johnson, Laurens, Macon, Marion,
Montgomery, Peach, Schley, Stewart, Taylor, Toombs, Treutlen,
Twiggs, Washington, Wheeler, and Wilkinson
* CURRENT WATCHES AND WARNINGS:
- A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for Bibb, Bleckley,
Chattahoochee, Crawford, Emanuel, Glascock, Houston, Jefferson,
Johnson, Laurens, Macon, Marion, Montgomery, Peach, Schley,
Stewart, Taylor, Toombs, Treutlen, Twiggs, Washington, Wheeler,
and Wilkinson
- A Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch are in effect for
Crisp, Dodge, Dooly, Pulaski, Sumter, Telfair, Webster, and
Wilcox
* STORM INFORMATION:
- About 450 miles south of Columbus GA or about 500 miles
south-southwest of Macon GA
- 26.0N 86.4W
- Storm Intensity 120 mph
- Movement North or 350 degrees at 12 mph
SITUATION OVERVIEW
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Hurricane Michael is now a major hurricane and is expected to make
landfall across the Florida panhandle Wednesday. Michael is then
expected to accelerate northeast and move across portions of central
Georgia through early Thursday. It should be noted that impacts from
heavy rain and potential tornadoes may precede the most significant
winds with this system.
During the height of the storm, sustained winds of 25 to 45 mph will
be possible with gusts as high as 60 mph across portions of central
Georgia, with the strongest winds roughly along and south of a
Columbus to Macon to Sandersville line. Widespread rainfall amounts of
3 to 5 inches are expected, with the potential for locally higher
amounts of 5 to 7 inches. An elevated risk of localized flash flooding
exists due to the heavy rain potential.
POTENTIAL IMPACTS
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* WIND:
Protect against life-threatening wind having possible extensive impacts
across portions of Central and East Georgia. Potential impacts in this
area include:
- Considerable roof damage to sturdy buildings, with some having
window, door, and garage door failures leading to structural
damage. Mobile homes severely damaged, with some destroyed.
Damage accentuated by airborne projectiles. Locations may be
uninhabitable for weeks.
- Many large trees snapped or uprooted along with fences and
roadway signs blown over.
- Some roads impassable from large debris, and more within urban
or heavily wooded places. Several bridges, causeways, and
access routes impassable.
- Large areas with power and communications outages.
Also, protect against dangerous wind having possible limited to
significant impacts across portions of Central and East Georgia.
* FLOODING RAIN:
Protect against dangerous rainfall flooding having possible significant
impacts across portions of Central and East Georgia. Potential impacts
include:
- Moderate rainfall flooding may prompt several evacuations and
rescues.
- Rivers and tributaries may quickly become swollen with swifter
currents and overspill their banks in a few places, especially
in usually vulnerable spots. Small streams, creeks, canals,
arroyos, and ditches overflow.
- Flood waters can enter some structures or weaken foundations.
Several places may experience expanded areas of rapid
inundation at underpasses, low-lying spots, and poor drainage
areas. Some streets and parking lots take on moving water as
storm drains and retention ponds overflow. Driving conditions
become hazardous. Some road and bridge closures.
Protect against locally hazardous rainfall flooding having possible
limited impacts across portions of Central and East Georgia.
* TORNADOES:
Protect against a tornado event having possible limited impacts across
portions of Central and East Georgia. Potential impacts include:
- The occurrence of isolated tornadoes can hinder the execution
of emergency plans during tropical events.
- A few places may experience tornado damage, along with power
and communications disruptions.
- Locations could realize roofs peeled off buildings, chimneys
toppled, mobile homes pushed off foundations or overturned,
large tree tops and branches snapped off, shallow-rooted trees
knocked over, moving vehicles blown off roads, and small boats
pulled from moorings.
Elsewhere across NORTH AND CENTRAL GEORGIA, little to no impact is
anticipated.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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* OTHER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION:
Now is the time to complete all preparations to protect life and
property in accordance with your emergency plan. Ensure you are in a
safe location before the onset of strong winds or possible flooding.
If a Tornado Warning is issued for your area, be ready to shelter
quickly, preferably away from windows and in an interior room not prone
to flooding. If driving, scan the roadside for quick shelter options.
If in a place that is vulnerable to high wind, such as near large
trees, a manufactured home, upper floors of a high-rise building, or
on a boat, consider moving to a safer shelter before the onset of
strong winds or flooding.
Closely monitor weather.gov, NOAA Weather radio or local news outlets
for official storm information. Be ready to adapt to possible changes
to the forecast. Ensure you have multiple ways to receive weather
warnings.
NEXT UPDATE
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The next local statement will be issued by the National Weather
Service in Peachtree City GA around 1230 AM EDT Wednesday, or sooner
if conditions warrant.
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